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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,011.60, 6,016.92 and 1,089.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,011.60, 6,016.92 and 1,089.21 is: 1,633.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,011.60 : 6,016.92 = 1,089.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,011.60/6,016.92 = 1,089.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,011.60x = 6,016.92 × 1,089.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,011.60x = 6,553,689.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,553,689.43/4,011.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,633.68

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